4 Steps to Asking for a Job Reference
One of the last steps involved with interviewing for a job is having a potential employer reach out to your job references. At this point in the process, there isn’t much that can mess things
How To Negotiate a Counteroffer
Resigning from your job for a new opportunity can be an emotional rollercoaster. But what happens when your employer doesn’t want to let you go? They may make a counteroffer. If you don’t have any
ZipRecruiter Chief Technology Officer Shares Essential Skills for Engineering Leaders
“The most important skill for an engineering leader to have is the humility and ability to keep learning. Anyone who thinks they know enough, both in terms of leadership practices and technology, is going to
Legal Marijuana Industry Job Boom
A Recent Flurry of Legislative Activity In late March, New York’s governor signed a bill legalizing recreational marijuana use effective immediately. A week later, Virginia followed suit, signing a legalization bill that takes effect in
The Bright Side of Graduating in 2021
If you’re a high school or college senior in the Class of 2021, chances are the pandemic upended your last two years of school. You struggled with the isolation of online learning, the disappointment of
3 Job Search Tips for Graduating College Seniors
If you’re a student who is about to graduate from college, you’re probably thinking about joining ‘the real world’ and getting your first full-time job. We’ve previously covered how you should be writing your resume,
A 7-Point Guide To Quitting Your Job the Right Way
Most of the job hunt is focused on doing everything you can to find a new job. But the last part of the process needs to be handled with equal attention: gracefully exiting your current
ZipRecruiter Co-founder and CEO’s ‘Get Hired Now!’ is a Bestseller
“As a Co-founder of ZipRecruiter, I have helped millions of people find jobs. But here’s the truth. Most of you…are terrible at searching for work. It’s not your fault. Nobody trained you to search for
3 Ways to Negotiate a New Job Offer
Congratulations on your job offer! Now, there are 2 things you need to do with your potential new employer: Tell them how excited you are about the opportunity. You MUST negotiate! According to a ZipRecruiter
9 Things to Do Immediately if You’re Laid off, Furloughed, or Fired
If you are laid off, furloughed, or fired, you’re not alone. It happened to more than 35 million people last year, and the tough truth is that there’s no real way to protect yourself from